“The dancer's body is simply the luminous manifestation of the soul.” Isadora Duncan
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Shadiyah is a full-time professional Middle Eastern/South
Asian dance artist based in the Washington, DC, Maryland and
Virginia areas, as well as a professional singer. Traveling
domestically and internationally Shadiyah performs Vintage
Orientale (Classic Belly Dance/Raqs Sharki), Egyptian,
Lebanese, Turkish, Classical, Folk & Contemporary Persian
dances, Afghani, Bollywood/Filmi, Bhangra and Mujra styles of
dance.
Engaged in her crafts since childhood with a foundation in
ballet, tap, jazz and more, Shadiyah has been focusing on
Middle Eastern/South Asian & dances of the Silk Road for over
a decade, and continues to enrich her knowledge through
education on the history, cultures and various dances of these
regions.
Described as dynamic, graceful & joyous, Shadiyah’s passionate
and elegant entertainment showcases her musicality creating
enchanting memories. With cultural respect and integrity,
Shadiyah delights audiences of all ages while adding the
perfect entertainment for your event!
Shadiyah specializes in educational and private events for
Embassies, Universities, concerts, corporate events, art galleries,
weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvah's, bridal showers, engagements,
henna parties, anniversaries, ladies only events, birthday
celebrations, princess parties for children, graduations, senior
centers and more!
Please contact Shadiyah to discuss customizing your special
celebration and enjoy the beautiful and family friendly art of
the Middle East and South Asia creating memories you and
your guests will cherish for years to come!
Photo credit Daniel Bui

Latest Exciting News!
Shadiyah is back from medical leave and currently booking 2012 & 1213 National and International Engagements! Benefit for Shadiyah - August 22, 2011 at Oro Pomodoro, Rockville, MD Shadiyah is a contributing author in "Women Reinvented - True Stories of Empowerment & Change" by LaChance Publishing Shadiyah performed at the 6th Annual Fiesta Asia Festival, DC, May 21, 2011 - Watch a video clip! Shadiyah performed for the University of Delaware's Persian Student Society's Nowruz Gala, March 19, 2011 - UDReview! Shadiyah headlined at Shimmy Sunday in Richmond, VA May 1, 2011! Watch a clip here! Shadiyah performed at The City of Rockville's Lunar Festival, February, 12, 2011 Watch a clip here! Shadiyah appears weekly on Cable TV for Persian HaHa & in several videos found on-line! Watch them here! (PersianHaHa Bia Tarof , PersianHaHa Nowruz- Khaghani & Nasle Ma-Boro Halesho Bebar) Shadiyah performed for Trio Caliente's cd release concert of Oye Chica! at Black Rock Center for the Arts, November 2010 Watch the Videos for Misterioso and Tempus Fugit/Icarus! Shadiyah is honored to be profiled in DC's Premiere Desi Magazine Washington Masala! Read it here Shadiyah's photo appears in Roger Wood's Basic Production for Belly Dance book
Eye Kandy Glitter & Glitter Raks - Mineral Line Now Available for a total of 90 colors! Shadiyah is the Original East Coast authorized distributor in the Metro MD/DC/VA region for the fabulous Eye Kandy Glitter Cosmetics Line! Click here to schedule a home/studio/special event show or Stage Make-up Workshop Locally or Nationally
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Photo by Photographik Studios
Classical, Folk & Contemporary-Urban Persian Dances
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Latin Fusion at Black Rock Center for the Arts
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